口才 (kǒu cái) — eloquence, speaking ability

Definition

口才 (kǒu cái) refers specifically to eloquence or speaking ability — the skill of expressing oneself effectively in speech. It is more narrow than 才华 (cái huá) or 才能 (cái néng), which describe general talent or ability in any area.

noun

eloquencespeaking ability

Examples

口才，。
Tā de kǒu cái fēicháng hǎo, měi cì yǎnjiǎng dōu hěn jīngcǎi.
His eloquence is excellent; every speech he gives is wonderful.
口才。
Zuò xiāoshòu xūyào hěn hǎo de kǒu cái.
Being a salesperson requires good eloquence.
口才。
Tā cóngxiǎo jiù kāishǐ liànxí kǒu cái.
He started practicing eloquence from a young age.

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